Risk Underwriter – Trade Credit & UK/Export Risk

Cartan Trade

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cartan Trade in London is seeking a Risk Underwriter to join the Northern Europe Risk team. You will underwrite and monitor UK and export risks to support profitable growth in a modern, agile credit insurer environment.

You will analyse financial information, review complex structures, and communicate underwriting decisions clearly with brokers and clients.

This role requires at least 2 years in credit analysis or risk underwriting and a degree in business, economics or finance.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in credit analysis or risk underwriting.
Strong ability to analyse financial information and complex financial structures.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external partners.
Proficient working knowledge of MS Office.
Degree preferred in business, economics or finance.

Responsibilities

Monitoring buyers and proactively reviewing information to keep risk stance updated.
Produce internal documentation to analyse and validate risk strategy.
Ad-hoc meetings with buyers to collect financial and non-financial information.
Underwriting credit limits for clients and prospects, for whole turnover, top up or single risk.
Attending ad-hoc meetings with brokers, prospects and clients.
Monitoring industry, economic and political trends in the UK and abroad.